Heading off cycle touring? It’s worth investing in a touring bicycle, particularly if you are planning a long trip or are planning on bike touring regularly. They also double up as excellent commuter bikes, as they have lugs holes required to attach various racks and bags. In fact, they often come with racks already fitted, and many have dynamo lights.
New to touring? Read our guide to Cycle Touring before you start!
Not all of these bikes are female-specific, but all of them are designed to be robust, durable and strong. They’ll get you and your kit where you need to go, with minimum fuss and maximum comfort.
You can also of course get a custom bike built up to fit you exactly, if you are willing to spend more money on it, and good places to try include Thorn Cycles, Longstaff Cycles and Eddison Cycles.
Once you have your dream bike, you’ll need somewhere to go. Check out our 10 Incredible Touring Holidays for a dash of inspiration!
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